Executive Summary
NAPCO Security Technologies has announced a major update to the Prima Self-Contained Smart Security System and its mobile app, delivering a completely redesigned experience. The Prima v8 app features a modernized interface, redesigned navigation, significant performance improvements, an Apple Watch companion app, and enhanced smart home controls — available September 3, 2026.
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. announced a major update to the NAPCO Prima Self-Contained Smart Security System and its existing mobile app, delivering a completely redesigned experience for customers managing their Prima security and smart home systems.
Available as of September 3 through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the Prima v8 app update features a modernized interface, redesigned navigation and significant performance improvements. Core functions including arming, device control and account management have been rebuilt to provide a faster, easier and more reliable user experience.
Redesigned Security Controls
The update introduces redesigned security controls with clearer entry and exit countdowns, alarm details and sensor status information. Enhanced controls make it easier to manage connected lights, locks, garage doors, water valves and thermostats, while improved activity and notification options provide greater control over push, email and SMS alerts.
Redesigned entry/exit countdowns, alarm details, and sensor status.
Manage lights, locks, garage doors, water valves, and thermostats.
Account Management & Apple Watch
Prima v8 also features improved account management and biometric authentication, plus a new Apple Watch companion app that enables customers to arm and disarm their Prima system from their wrist. Additional performance enhancements improve app stability, responsiveness and network security.
"Prima v8 represents a major step forward in the overall Prima user experience. With a more intuitive interface, faster performance and enhanced control, this update makes it even easier for customers to stay connected to and manage their security system every day."
Seamless Update & Multi-Dwelling Applications
Existing Prima users don't need a new app or system setup. Customers simply update their existing NAPCO Prima app, and their credentials, system configurations and device pairings carry over automatically with no re-pairing required.
Prima Self-Contained Smart Security Systems are also ideal for multi-dwelling unit applications, requiring no prewiring for easier installation and offering simple system demonstration and management for building and property managers. Prima's self-healing Wi-Fi connectivity helps maintain reliable system connections while reducing unnecessary service calls and costly truck rolls.
Prima v8 Key Highlights
- Completely redesigned interface with modernized navigation and performance improvements
- Redesigned security controls with clearer countdowns, alarm details, and sensor status
- Enhanced smart home controls for lights, locks, garage doors, water valves, and thermostats
- New Apple Watch companion app for arm/disarm from the wrist
- Biometric authentication and improved account management
- Seamless update — no re-pairing required; credentials carry over automatically
Availability
The NAPCO Prima v8 update will be available September 3, 2026. See the latest Prima enhancements and experience the system firsthand at GSX in NAPCO Booth #1919. For more information on Prima and the Prima v8 update, visit napcosecurity.com/products/prima, find your distributor, or contact your NAPCO sales representative.